👤 About James Thomas Marter
James Thomas Marter is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 14 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MARTER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in OSWEGO, IL, with WEBER, STEVE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $141K raised, $113K spent, and $32K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $140K from individuals and $100 from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $32K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Lauren Underwood.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$141K
Cash on hand$32K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 14
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Republican · $141K raised
5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
James Thomas Marter
Republican · Challenger
Running for: Illinois House District 14
✓ Won 2026 primary
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Biography
James Thomas Marter is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 14 in Illinois’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MARTER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in OSWEGO, IL, with WEBER, STEVE listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $141K raised, $113K spent, and $32K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $140K from individuals and $100 from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $32K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Lauren Underwood.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH8IL16153
OfficeIllinois House District 14
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Illinois District 14
Primary: Mar 17, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026